Trans people can now easily update their gender with the Social Security Administration

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it is now possible to self-select sex on Social Security records without the need to provide any legal or medical proof of a gender change.

A press release explained that a person’s self-designated gender does not have to match their legal documents, like passports or driver’s licenses, and those who would like to update their existing social security records can apply for a replacement card by showing some sort of documentation of their identity.

“The Social Security Administration’s Equity Action Plan includes a commitment to decrease administrative burdens and ensure people who identify as gender diverse or transgender have options in the Social Security Number card application process,” said Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi in a statement.

The press release also said that the SSA…

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